Good look, decent in ring skills, good on the mic with lots of potential to grow. Above all that, his character spoke the absolute truth, yet was still hated, which exposed how ignorant most Americans are. They should have been cheering him actually. Due to his Arabic theme and the way he dressed and delivered his lines he was already a huge heel within a month. I always felt he would have been an epic World Champ for a few months. It's not a gimmick that could've lasted long though.